Welcome to Budapest—Hungary's Captivating Capital. Flights into Budapest must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be onboard ship by 5 pm. The day is yours to relax and enjoy the city with time for photographs, cafés, and confections. (Dinner)

DAY 2

Budapest, Hungary

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The Pearl of the Danube in the Heart of Europe. The afternoon is free to enjoy Budapest on your own. Be sure to savor a piece of cream cake in the world-famous Café Gerbeaud, consider a scenic hike in the hills above the Danube, or a visit to one of Budapest's world-famous thermal baths. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 3

Bratislava, Slovakia

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Castles, Vineyards, and Cosmopolitan Culture. Alternatively, in your free time take a bicycle and a picnic from the ship to explore the local sights along the Danube. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Fairytale Castles, Kings, and Cobblestones. Later, stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages on your way to Melk. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 6

Passau, Germany

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The Three Rivers of Medieval Passau. Alternatively, consider a Guided Optional Excursion for a full day in Salzburg, Austria—the city of Mozart—or a Guided Optional Excursion to the picturesque Czech town of Český Krumlov. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 7

Regensburg, Germany

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Magical Regensburg—Bavaria's Medieval Miracle. You may join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 8

Roth, Germany

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Nürnberg, Germany

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Roth, Germany

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Living Heritage and History Lessons. Tonight, relax onboard with live entertainment as you sail to Bamberg. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 9

Bamberg, Germany

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One Thousand Years of History in the City of Seven Hills. Enjoy live entertainment onboard while sailing this evening. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 10

Würzburg, Germany

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A Pearl, a Painting, and a Glass of Wine for the Perfect Afternoon. In your free time, you may explore the city or enjoy a smoked beer. Later, enjoy onboard entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 11

Day-at-Sea

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Hidden Gems and Bavarian Beauty of the Main River Village. Start the day with a Morning Stretch with your Avalon adventure host. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 12

Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany

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Rhine Gorge, Germany

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Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. This afternoon cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge and see the famous rock of Lorelei—where mythological siren lured ill-fated sailors to shore. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 13

Cologne, Germany

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Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland's Capital City. Start the day with a Morning Stretch with your Avalon adventure host. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 14

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Colorful Amsterdam—with Canals, Crooked Houses, and Cuisine of a Golden Age. Spend free time on your own to explore the colorful cafés, galleries, bridges, and canals of Amsterdam. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 15

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Paris, France

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Disembark your Avalon ship for your included transfer to the train station, from where you will travel via high-speed train to join your Monograms package. (Breakfast)

DAY 16

Paris, France

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Morning guided sightseeing takes you to Notre Dame Cathedral, where Napoleon was crowned emperor in 1804, to admire its famed 13th-century Rose Window. Pass the Latin Quarter, Les Invalides, the Opéra, Place de la Concorde, and Arc de Triomphe. Drive by the Seine River with its beautiful bridges and stop to take photos of the iconic Eiffel Tower from one of the best viewing points. Also enter the world's most visited museum, the Louvre, to see Da Vinci's Mona Lisa and other treasures (Louvre is replaced with Seine cruise on Tuesdays). (Breakfast)

DAY 17

Paris, France

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Chunnel

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London, United Kingdom

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Travel to London by high-speed train. (Breakfast)

DAY 18

London, United Kingdom

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Morning guided sightseeing includes London's landmarks. Drive past the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben; Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, were married; Whitehall's mounted horse guards; the Prime Minister's Downing Street; and Piccadilly Circus. Take photos of the London Eye, the giant Ferris wheel situated on the river bank, and the Shard, the tallest building in Western Europe. Then, visit St. Paul's Cathedral (except on Sundays). Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece with its world-famous dome is an iconic feature of London's skyline. (Breakfast)

About Us

When designing its new ships, Avalon Waterways started with the traveler instead of the ship.
This is a river cruise company that invites innovation, imagination and a relentless desire to create a smart use of space be its guide. The result? More space. Bigger views. More comfort … All thanks to one-of-a-kind Panorama SuitesSM on the industry’s only Suite Ships®.
The Suite Ships of Avalon are revolutionizing the river cruise industry. For instance, on these signature vessels, Avalon brings an unprecedented level of thoughtfulness and attention to detail to every aspect of the Panorama Suites, providing travelers an oasis to escape to, not escape from.
Even better? Avalon doesn’t offer travelers just a few Panorama Suites on each ship. Instead, 80 percent of the guest rooms on Suite Ships are Panorama Suite (they’re 30 percent larger than the average river cruise room).
In designing its ships, Avalon has refused to see space as a barrier. That fact couldn’t be truer when looking at the company’s inspired indoor/outdoor space. For instance, Avalon’s Open-Air Balconies®, a completely new concept, make full use of the intended balcony experience – in any weather condition, in any season – without compromising room space. How? Giant wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows with a 7-foot opening.
Avalon has considered every detail of the cruise experience. But perhaps it’s what the company hasn’t done that makes it so unique. It hasn’t filled ships to capacity with people. In fact, because the river cruise line made its rooms so spacious, there’s more room for less people.
Simply put, Avalon Waterways is built differently